HOOSIER SURVEYOR
VOLUME 37 QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE NUMBER 3 INDIANA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS, INC. WINTER 2011
AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN CONGRESS ON SURVEYING & MAPPING
2011 ISPLS OFFICERS INDUCTED Chuck Coyle, right, Columbus, new incoming president of ISPLS, presents the past president’s gavel plaque to outgoing president, Jim Tibbett, Linton, at the recent January 2011 annual ISPLS convention held at the Marriott Indianapolis East Hotel in Indianapolis. 2011 OFFICERS & Committee Assignments (2011) DIRECTORS Prof. Development Government Affairs Internal Affairs Communications Administrator: Administrator: Administrator: Administrator: Charles “Chuck” Coyle, Jr. - President Chuck Coyle, Jr. Gary Kent Chuck Coyle, Jr. Don West 7563 S. Artesian Dr. EDUCATION BOARD OF BY LAWS PUBLICATIONS & Columbus, IN 47201 Brad Cramer - Chair REGISTRATION Don Bengel - Chair MEDIA RES: (812) 378-3594 BUS: (812) 372-8441 Bryan Catlin LIAISON Robert Gross David Best - Chair Gary Kent - President Elect Bill Clark Todd Bauer - Chair Rich Hudson Dianne Bennett-Ex.Dir. 18347 Piers End Drive Perry Cloyd William Stine Mike Davis Noblesville, IN 46062 Randy Compton COUNTY SURVEYORS Ed Sweetland Kevin Sumner RES: (317) 826-7134 BUS: (317) 826-7100 Bruce Franke Michael Stevenson - Ron Wharry Charles Graham Charles Graham Liaison FINANCE & PLANNING Doug Herendeen MEMBERSHIP Don West - Vice President Dennis Grumpp - Chair Keith Hood GOVERNOR Don West - Chair 119 E. Laredo Way S. Drive Todd Bauer Carmel, IN 46032 Norman Hiselman GREAT LAKES COUNCIL Richard McPhail Chuck Coyle RES: (317) 706-0831 BUS: (317) 522-2485 Carol Morman Don Bengel - Governor Ron Wharry Gary Kent William Stine Tony Gregory - Alternate Jim Tibbett Rich Hudson - Secretary Loralee Taylor PUBLIC GPS-GIS INFORMATION & 574 North 50 West Keith VanWienen NOMINATIONS Valparaiso, IN 46385 MONUMENTATION MARKETING Ryan Swingley - Chair Mark Gardner - Chair RES: (219) 462-2946 BUS: (219) 462-1158 SCHOLARSHIPS Don Bengel Ryan Swingley-Chair Zach Beasley Kevin Rowland - Chair Robert Gross Jason Coyle Dennis Grumpp - Treasurer Kevin Breitzke Frank Ballintyn Rich Hudson Richard Hudson 4244 S 650 W Perry Cloyd Lee Bender Dan Pusey Orwic Johnson New Palestine, IN 46163 Dale Grimes Phillip Burress Brent Smith Norman Hiselman RES:(317) 861-1844 BUS: (317) 826-7100 David Lauer Edward Clancy Kevin Sumner Mark Schepers Paul Maurer TERM EXPIRES JAN 2012 Jason Deckard Don West Todd Bauer Luke Jahn Robert Marucci PAST PRESIDENT’S 9125 Blackwolf Pass Brian Rayl Joe Mullins COUNCIL TRIG STAR Leo, IN 46765 Mark Schepers Skyler Potts James Tibbett - Chair Tony Gregory - RES: (260) 627-2495 BUS: (260) 484-9900 Dan Pusey Frank Ballintyn (State Coordinator) Wayne Sheets Bill Clark Keith VanWienen Ryan Swingley William Stine Perry Cloyd 10554 Misty Cove Lane Boudewijn Van Gelder Tony Gregory Fortville, IN 46040 Keith Van Wienen Richard Hudson RES: (317) 525-6593 BUS: (317) 544-4996 Dan Kovert LEGISLATION Ed Sweetland Jim Tibbett - Past President Dan Kovert - Chair Open to Past Presidents R.R. 2 Box 240 David Ayala Linton, IN 47441 Frank Ballintyn YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RES: (812) 847-3254 BUS: (812) 847-1952 Phil Beer Ryan Swingley - Co-Chair Kevin Breitzke R. Jason Coyle - Co-Chair Don West - Vice President Jason Coyle Matt Badger Lawrence Deckard Dan Blann TERM EXPIRES JAN 2013 Michael Duffy, Jr. Zach Beasley Donald Bengel Calvin Cash 73 E. Division Road Dave Gaston Bruce Franke Ross Frank Valparaiso, IN 46383 Derek Fuller RES: (219) 465-0988 BUS: (219) 462-0690 Allan Frisinger Robert Marucci Nathan Gray Chuck Coyle - President Jay Poe Harold Hart Wayne Sheets Matt Healy Dennis Grumpp - Treasurer Michael Stevenson Jonathan Isaacs Clem Kuns Rich Hudson - Secretary Kevin Sumner TERM EXPIRES JAN 2014 Perry Cloyd 3906 Sycamore Drive Columbus, IN 47203 RES: (812) 375-1157 Jason Coyle 13260 San Vincente Blvd. Fishers, IN 46038 RES: (317) 595-9029 BUS: (317) 849-5935 Gary Kent - President Elect Kevin Rowland 5401 East C.R. 650 South Carlisle, IN 47838 RES: (812) 659-3113 BUS: (812) 886-4254 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Dianne S. Bennett, Executive Director 8325 S. Emerson Avenue, Suite B-2 ISPLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2011) Indianapolis, IN 46237 First row, L to R: Don Bengel, Valpariso,; Jason Coyle, Fishers; Chuck Coyle, Columbus; Dennis Grumpp, Office: (317) 888-4400 Fax:(317) 888-4412 New Palestine; 2nd row: L to R: Kevin Rowland, Carlisle; Rich Hudson, Valparaiso; Ryan Swingley, Fortville; ISPLS is a Not For Profit Corporation Jim Tibbett, Linton; Don West, Carmel. HOOSIER SURVEYOR VOLUME 37 NUMBER 3 WINTER 2011
CONTENTS Masthead...... 1 President’s Thoughts...... 2 ISPLS Board of Directors Meeting Highlights...... 3 Machine Control & the Land Surveyor...How is 3D Machine Control Technology re-defining the role of the Land Surveyor?...... 5 Practical Location...... 7 ISPLS 59th Annual Convention Highlights...... 10-11 Meet An ISPLS Member - Chuck Coyle...... 13 ACSM on Web Radio...... 14 Vincennes University Land Surveying Program Foundation...... 17 Calendar/New Members/Sustaining Members...... 20 Firm Members...... 21-22
EDITORS NOTE Deadlines for copy for various planned issues of the Hoosier Surveyor are as follows: Winter - December 31; Spring - March 31; Summer - June 30; Fall - September 30. The Hoosier Surveyor is published quarterly by the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors to inform land surveyors and related professions, government officials, educational institutions, libraries, contractors, suppliers and associated businesses and industries about land surveying affairs. Articles and columns appearing in this publication do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of ISPLS or the Hoosier Surveyor staff, but are published as a service to its members, the general public and for the betterment of the surveying profession. No responsibility is assumed for errors, misquotes or deletions as to its contents.
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Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 Page 1 PRESIDENT’S THOUGHTS by Charles M. “Chuck” Coyle, Jr., P.L.S., Columbus, Indiana
reetings ISPLS Members, Saturday, March 12th will be the ISPLS sponsored LS-SIT Review G Classes. Information and registration forms can be accessed on Have you ever noticed how often the ISPLS Website. times “when it rains, it pours?” It’s been about four weeks since the On Saturday, March 19, 2011 surveyors across the country will ISPLS convention, and I am just be hosting National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) covered up with work. My work here at “Force” began to pick up a Surveying USA events to kick off the start of National Surveyor’s couple of weeks before the conven- Week which begins on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Advanced Global tion, and has only gotten busier since! Positioning System (GPS) equipment will be on display and simul- And it seems like every day at least taneously collecting data at sites throughout the nation. The goal one e-mail comes my way about of NSPS Surveying USA is to give the public an opportunity to something that is going on with the observe local surveyors in action and to learn more about one of Society. I’m not complaining, just making a comment. It’s good the world’s oldest professions. Surveyors at each location will be to be busy, and I hope that each of you is experiencing an increase in your job list as well. available to answer questions about the event and to discuss the role of surveyors in the community. Ryan Swingley will be coordinating This is the first of my “formal” messages to the membership for the this event for ISPLS, if you wish to participate contact Ryan soon. year. Let me say that I am both honored and humbled to be your ISPLS President. This past year, as President Elect, was my first Very soon a new information page will be added to our Website experience as a Board Member since becoming an ISPLS member titled “Opportunities for Education in Surveying in and around back in1989. Between this inaugural message and the “Meet A Indiana”. This will be an information reference resource for Member” interview in this issue of the Hoosier Surveyor should persons interested in becoming land surveyors. Direct links to give you greater insight into what I’m really all about. I was schools with surveying programs will be available on this page. I particularly flattered by the fact that in honor of my 59th birthday this past December, the most recent ISPLS convention was its am very excited about this tool. 59th as well. The 2012 ISPLS conference will again honor me I am also interested in having a searchable ISPLS Membership at age 60. Perhaps an ISPLS historian might know if I might be Roster added to our Website. This will allow for constant updat- the oldest person to hold the office of ISPLS president? I am ing as new members are added, or as members move, or change told that age is a state of mine. Never the less I intend to provide companies, etc. This will be a great tool for all members. leadership to ISPLS to the very best of my ability and experience. Thank you for the privilege! Several matters that the Board will consider at future meetings will be an updating of the ISPLS Website and the 2011-12 ISPLS Several activities are either in process now or are in the planning Annual Budget. I mention the budget because the Board will need stages. The ISPLS sponsored SB 374, Right of Entry, bill is to consider funding ‘Special Projects” using ISPLS investment scheduled for a hearing next week. I will keep the membership funds and the ISPLS Foundation. Special project proposals must informed on this pending legislation as it progresses. Also pending be reviewed by the Board by late April for inclusion in next year’s is HB1298 concerning the Regulation of Professional Licensing. budget. The system or method by which these requests can be made While this will seem to have little effect on land surveyors, we will is not yet in place. If you have a request in mind for consideration continue to monitor this bill. by the board, please inform the Board soon. ISPLS has been offered booth space at the IGIC Conference to My goal is to attend one meeting of each ISPLS chapter this be held March 1st and 2nd at the Horizon Center in Muncie, IN. year. This will provide me with the opportunity to rekindle long Anyone who is interested in manning the booth or in helping with time acquaintances and to make new friends. Let me know the set-up or tear-down of the booth may contact Ryan Swingley your schedules. for more information. Thanks to each of you for your support of ISPLS! Saturday, March 5th will be the first Board of Directors meeting of
2011. The agenda is beginning to fill up. If you have issues that you would like to know more about or if you have items you’d like to bring to the Board, you may forward that information to me or to the ISPLS office. We will need that information by Friday, February 25th to be considered for the meeting’s agenda.
Page 2 Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 ISPLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS by Dianne Bennett, Executive Director
September 18, 2010 Nominations - Gary Kent won the President - Elect election. The ISPLS Board of Directors met on Saturday, September 18, A motion was made and passed to destroy the ballots. 2010 at ISPLS headquarters. President Tibbett called the meet- Membership - A motion was made and passed to approve the ing to order at 9:02 a.m. The minutes and treasurer’s report were membership applications. reviewed and approved. By Laws - A motion was made and passed to approve the By- IPLA/Registration Board - A letter was sent requesting ad- Laws as presented for consistency. ditional meeting dates for the Land Surveyors Board. Manual #3 - The CD for Manual #3 has been received. It will V.U. Review - Bill Clark gave a review of the Vincennes be copied for distribution at the 2011 ISPLS Convention. A mo- University Surveying Technology program. tion was made and passed that non-members pay $100 (includes Nominations - President Elect nominations submitted were shipping & handling) for the 2010 Manual #3. ISPLS members Gary Kent, Joseph Mullins and Ronald Wharry. A motion was requesting a CD will pay $10 for shipping and handling. made and passed to approve the slate for President Elect. ISPLS Foundation - A motion was made and passed to present Membership - A motion was made and passed to approve new the proposed - “Statement of Purpose” to the ISPLS Foundation membership applications. board. Conference Room - Jason Coyle gave a review of seating op- V.U. Surveying Foundation - A motion was made and passed tions for seminars to be held in the ISPLS conference room. to fund $5,472.00 from the ISPLS investments to the VU Surveying Survey Reviews - There was board discussion regarding the Program for “surveying equipment”. “ISPLS Survey Review” standards and mentoring committee. Announcements: Next BOD meeting will be Saturday, De- Goal setting - ISPLS goal setting will be October 30th, 2010. cember 11, 2010 at headquarters. 2011 Convention update - Doug Herendeen presented the convention seminar program. December 11, 2010 Membership roster - The roster will be printed and incorporated The ISPLS Board of Directors met on Saturday, December in the registration handout material at the 2011 Convention. 11, 201 at ISPLS headquarters. President Tibbett called the meet- Manual #3 update - A paper copy of the finished manual was ing to order at 9:04 a.m. The minutes and treasurer’s report were received. A motion was made and passed to put the Manual #3 on reviewed and approved. a DVD with a search engine and have it available for free distribu- Membership - A motion was made and passed to approve the tion at the 2011 Convention. membership applications as submitted. ISPLS Web Page - The web page has link issues. Jason Coyle Director Slate - A thank you goes to Dan Kovert and Frank will work to correct the “link issues”. Ballintyn for the time they have given to the society. Perry Cloyd Announcements : Next board meeting date is November 6, and Dennis Grumpp were thanked for running again for BOD. 2010. National Museum of Surveying - A paper copy of the power point presentation was presented . Monetary assistance was asked November 6, 2010 and the this will be considered in the 2011/2012 ISPLS budget. The ISPLS Board of Directors met on Saturday, November The Northwest chapter made a $500 donation to the museum. 6, 2010 at ISPLS headquarters. President Tibbet called the meet- GIS Conference - The conference will be held March 1 & 2, ing to order at 9:11 a.m. The minutes and treasurer’s report were 2011. ISPLS will have a complimentary booth at this event. reviewed and approved. ISPLS web site - An update was given. The website will be Todd Ensign, Capin Crouse, gave a review of the “draft” under “Young Professionals” committee. financial statement for ISPLS. 2011 BOD meeting dates - Chuck Coyle presented a list of Wallington Quarter Report - The board reviewed and discussed dates. There will be an “executive session” on March 26, 2011. the report. Announcement - Next BOD meeting ISPLS Goals - A motion was made and passed to accept the is January 12, 2011 at the ISPLS Convention. 2009 ISPLS “Goal Setting Initiatives 12/12/2009” and the “Recom- mendations of the ISPLS Past Presidents Council dated 4/16/2010”. Board of Registration - ISPLS has offered to assist the BOR mentoring program. Lobbyist - Mike O’Brien, Bose Public Affairs Group, gave an update of Indiana Legislative activities for 2011. Convention - A motion was made and passed to approve the program schedule as presented. VU Annual Survey Program Review - A letter was presented regarding the VU review agreement. A motion was made and passed to accept the letter as presented.
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n some instances, it does not affect our Why is this the first machine control panel discussion to be Iprofessional at all. It certainly does not af- conducted during NYSAPLS conference? How many other state fect the profession from a boundary surveying land surveying conferences are including machine control as one point of view. If you are a land surveyor and of their seminars? I did attend an eight hour seminar hosted by you only perform boundary surveying, I don’t NYSPALS during 2008, but I believe that is the first one hosted see machine control affecting your business by NYSPALS or by the land surveying profession in NY. I have at all. The world will still need professional been to numerous seminars and classes hosted by machine control land surveyors to complete boundary surveys. dealers and heavy equipment dealers, but I believe this was the first one sponsored by the land surveying profession. It amazed me that However, if you are a land surveyor who does construction layout, there were not many people there. I had envisioned a large group machine control will certainly affect your business and most likely, of land surveyors trying to break into this market and that classes already has. One of the biggest issues I see with the surveying in- would be well attended. That is not what I found. dustry is that land surveyor are simply letting the machine control industry go by and they are not getting involved. It is understandable Amber Anderson and Jennifer Mauer of NYSAPLS were kind to some degree as we are creatures of habit. Change, especially enough to provide me with some statistics. In NY there are cur- when education is involved, is not always readily embraced. But, rently 1503 licensed land surveyors. Last year, a total of 40 people to ignore the benefits of this exciting technology has its conse- attended an eight hour seminar that was presented in three different quences. In some instances, I have found this to be a case of ‘out locations across NY. That is less than three percent of the licensed of sight, out of mind.” land surveyors in NY and it does not include unlicensed staff. At the NYSPALS conference in January the conference was attended Marc Cheves, LS editor of The American Surveyor makes note by approximately 765 people. Of those people, 87 attended the in his February 2009 editorial that he had the good fortune to panel discussion and 31 attended a separate seminar called “View- moderate the machine control panel discussion at the New York ing Your 3D Future - Man or Machine,” presented by Harry Ward. State Association of Professional Land Surveyors conference in That seems to be a relatively low percentage for technology that January. The panel included Harry O. Ward, PE, Daniel Streett, may be taking away our livelihood. PE, LS and Bruce Flora, LS, all industry veterans. I also had the good fortune to sit in on this panel discussion. There was certainly The fact of the matter is machine control is here and it will only get a lot of knowledge in the room and the panel did a great job of bigger. The numbers currently being thrown around the industry are answering the questions posed by the audience made up of mainly that only 7% to 10% of the construction industry is using machine land surveyors. One of the things I found most interesting was the control. So, what happens when the number jumps to 20% or 30% fact that many of the audience members knew absolutely nothing over the next few years? That means there will be at least twice about machine control. One of the first things the panel did was to as many users than there are now. If we are seeing it affect our ask if there were any specific questions that anyone wanted to ask business now, what will happen when twice as many contractors to make sure everything was covered during the three hour discus- are using it? Are we going to sit by and watch it all pass us by and sion. At this point, a gentleman sitting next to me leaned over and then complain that we lost a portion of our livelihood to machine whispered “How can I ask any questions, when I have absolutely control technology? Considering the current statistics many land no idea what machine control is?” This is when it became obvious surveyors may be doing this. to me that there are many in our profession who know little or nothing about machine control and that this technology could However, there is a bright side. There is still opportunity in the be taking away part of their livelihood. construction industry for the land surveyor. Machine control tech- nology can certainly provide an opportunity for land surveyors if One reason I find it hard to believe that many land surveyors know only they will embrace the technology. You don’t have to drive by nothing about machine control is the fact that machine control is no a construction site every day and watch it progress with no grade longer new. It has been around for quite some time and has been stakes anywhere on site and wonder where your livelihood went. used in a practical way for over ten years in the construction and The answer is simple, you can be a part of machine control and mining industry. It has been the subject of articles in many of the machine control technology. All you need to do is make the com- land surveying magazines, not just in the construction industry mitment to learn the technology and become part of the solution. magazines. How is it possible that many of us let technology that There are still opportunities for the land surveyor in the construc- could take away our livelihood, pass us by for ten years, without tion field and there are still opportunities to work with construction even knowing it was out there? I don’t have an answer for that companies that are already involved in machine control. These are other than perhaps land surveyors are not keeping up with their profession as a whole. ...continued Page 9
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As the diagram shows, the metal post falls within the realm 1 Knud is a professor in the Surveying Engineering Technology of possibilities given the vague deed description (though not an program at the University of Maine. He is also a consultant on equal allotment of the excess). While the post may not be where a boundary disputes, alternate dispute resolution, land development, surveyor would place the common corner, the post does fall within real property law, and access law. the realm of possible locations fixed by the deed description. As 2 Rob is a professor in the Surveying Engineering Program at Michigan such, the courts would tend to favor the position of the post as the Technological University. He is a professional surveyor and holds a MS deed corner simply because the parties-in-interest have historically in Spatial Information Science and Engineering from the University of done so. Maine, Orono and is currently working on a doctorate in civil engineering. In this situation the contents of the letter or report may state the following:
I have determined your common corner is the location fixed by an existing metal post. There are three factors that support this decision. First, the metal post has existed for some time without apparent dispute or disagreement as to its location. Second, predecessors in title have appeared to Machine Control recognize the post as marking the location of the common ...continued from Page 5 corner. Finally, there is reasonable compliance between not the same opportunities we have had in the past, but they are the position of the post and with the deed description there, you just need to know where to look. I for one have been given the loose and imperfect description (e.g., “200 feet very happy to transform from “stake driver” to “positioning expert.” more or less”). Under the circumstances, the courts often presume that the post location is a practical and reason- Jay Jones, PLS is a partner in the design firm of Aubertine and able location monumenting the common corner location Currier Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors, PLLC in Wa- intended by the original grantor. tertown, NY where he specializes in construction surveying and machine control consulting. He is a New York State professional Practical location is similar to the equitable doctrine of acqui- land surveyor and a graduate of SUNY Delhi with an AAS degree escence. The major difference is that practical location requires in Construction Technology, Michigan Technological University the parties-in-interest all participate, while acquiescence requires with a BS degree in Land Surveying and Purdue University with a only one party act while the other parties-in-interest acquiesce to MS degree with emphasis in Geodesy. Jay has been involved with the acts of the one party. surveying and construction projects since 1993, with GPS since 1996, and machine control since 2002. He previously worked as a Some commentators equate practical location to a boundary by land surveyor before joining Tug Hill Construction, Inc. as the head unwritten agreement. The difference between practical location of the surveying department. Tug Hill Construction, a national site and agreement is subtle and not always clear (some courts do contractor, utilizes GPS and machine control to perform large civil equate the two doctrines). For an agreement the law requires an and heavy highway construction projects across the United States. offer, acceptance, and consideration. In other words, an agreement He was responsible for helping to implement GPS and machine requires a bargain fairly reached where each party derives some control for the company and training employees on how to use and real or imagined benefit from their bargain. These elements are not utilize its benefits. He currently works with multiple construction required for a boundary by practical location. As a consequence, an companies performing data preparation services, training, and also unwritten agreement is appropriate where the parties are placing the consults with companies looking to learn about machine control boundary in a location different from what they know or perceive and utilize its benefits to their advantage. to be a location fixed by their respective deeds.
Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 Page 9 ISPLS 59th Annual Convention Highlights Indianapolis Marriott East, Indianapolis, IN (January 12-14, 2011)
Hosted by Tecumseh Chapter Attendance: 581
Dennis Grumpp, New Palestine, (R) Chuck Coyle, Columbus (L) receives ISPLS Atlas Award from receives President’s Award from outgoing president Jim Tibbettt, Linton. outgoing president Jim Tibbett, Lintons.
Roger Woodfill at the Ferris State University Representative Indiana Surveyors Historical Society booth.
Thanks to our 2011 Exhibitors Assurance Risk Managers, Aurora, Co Indiana Geographic Information Council, Indianapolis, IN Aerocon Photogrammetric Services, Inc. Lake Odessa, MI Indiana Surveyors Historical Society, Lawrenceburg, IN Carlson Software, Maysville, KY Indiana 811, Greenwood, IN Coliance risk Advisors, LLC., Indianapolis, IN Leica Geosystems, Norcross, GA Courtland Title & Escrow, Martinsville, IN Positioning Solutions Company, Indinapolis, IN Duke Energy, Columbus, IN Priority Engineering, LLC, Indianapolis, IN IDNR Divison of Water, Indianapolis, IN Seiler Instrument, Indianapolis, IN INDOT Land & Aerial Survey, Indianapolis, IN Turning Point Systems Group, Milwaukee, WI
Page 10 Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 ISPLS 59th Annual Convention Highlights
Maciej Zurawski Chuck Coyle (l) welcomes Kurt Jerry Ott glad to Ed Sweetland (r) thanks members for Sumner, ACSM Executive Director. have hair again. receives President’s award. their contributions
Jason Coyle (r) receives William Henning John Matonich, Successful Wendy Gibbons, President’s Award Height Modernization Surveying Business Title and Survey Issues
Derek Fuller & Eric Banschbach, Jim Barnes & Ted Blahnik, Jim Wyant & Matt Davis, IN Statewide CORS & GPS/GNSS Watershed Managment. Machine Control. Real Time Network.
Larry Phipps, Ethics for the Professional Surveyor Purdue University students in attendance. Vincennes University students in attendance.
Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 Page 11 Page 12 Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 Meet An ISPLS Member Charles M. Coyle, Jr. P.L.S. as told to David B. H. Best, PLS
1. Tell about your growing up years and about your family. driver? Within only a few months I had become very familiar with the operation of the transit and level, and basically moved to I was born and grew up in Indianapolis. I was the only child born the position of Instrument Man. to Charles, (Sr.) and Ruth Coyle. When I was 10-years old my parents built a new home in the Castleton area. That was back 3. What is your educational background? when Castleton was way out in the country. I played little league baseball in Fishers, and participated in a local Boy Scout troop, In high school I pursued a college prep program where I had almost where I earned the rank of Eagle before I reached my 14th birthday. every math and science class available. My dad thought that it was I attended Lawrence Central High School where I participated in important for me to do that. I wasn’t a particularly great student, but football as a freshman, and as a wrestler during my remaining I gained a lot of knowledge. I’ve already related my experiences 3-years of high school. During my senior year I got involved in at Ball State University, but while still in the employ of the State Junior Achievement and was chosen to be President of my J.A. Highway Commission I thought I ought to pursue some education Company, where I was a finalist for the President of the Year in surveying to gain knowledge in why I was doing what I was award. When I look back on my “growing up” years, probably doing in my daily work, so I did some research and enrolled in the the most constant activity in our family life was our involvement Civil Engineering Technology program at the Purdue University in our church. My mom and dad both taught Sunday School and extension in Indianapolis… East 38th street, right across the street were involved with the youth programs, and my dad also served from the State Fairgrounds. Some of our older members might as an Elder and Church Treasurer. remember those facilities? I met the lady who is now my wife in the summer of 1970, just a 4. How important is it to have a mentor? Did anyone in couple months after graduating from high school. Over the next particular help you advance in your career? 3-1/2 years we dated somewhat off and on, but in the summer of 1973 she won the battle, I surrendered, and we were married in When I first began with the highway department I had NO clue January of 1974… 37-years ago. as to what surveyors did or how they did it. When I look back on how I got my start, I am so grateful to several men who took Becky and I have been blessed with three children and soon to be me under their wings and were so patient with me, and also such eight grandchildren: Charlie the 3rd, married, 5-children, Aviation an encouragement. After about a year and a half the person who Technology graduate, Vincennes U., employed by Delta Airlines, I first worked with encouraged me to pursue employment with a Dulles, VA.; Robert “Jason”, married, 2-children, Construction consulting firm as an Instrument man. A few months later I landed and Surveying Technology graduate, Vincennes U., PLS in Indiana a job with Stoeppelwerth and Associates. Richard Frye was my and Kentucky, employed by Stoeppelwerth and Associates, Fish- supervisor. He along with the “real boss”, Richard Stoeppelwerth, ers, IN., and newly elected ISPLS Director; Leah, my Lil’ Girl, were both a great encouragement to me. I was soon offered the is married to a Fire Fighter and EMT, expecting their 1st child in position of Crew Chief. I am very thankful for those who took June, Advertising and Public Relations major, Pensacola Christian the time to share their knowledge and gave me encouragement in College, and now residing in Tallahassee, FL. those early years. In turn, I have always tried to share that same consideration to young men and women who have had an interest 2. Why did you choose to become a Land Surveyor? in learning our profession. It was during those early years that The real question is, “How did I become a Land Surveyor?” The I explored the requirements for licensure, and made the decision truth is that I stumbled into this profession. When I was in the 5th to pursue licensure as both a Land Surveyor and as a Real Estate grade I decided that I wanted to be an Architect; in the fall of 1970 Broker as I saw both of these as closely related professions. I I entered Ball State for an education in their College of Architecture became an Indiana registered land suveyor in 1984. and Planning. I soon realized that I didn’t think like an Architect, and I wasn’t the only one to figure that out. After only two-quarters 5. As president of ISPLS this year what innovations do you Ball State asked me not to come back. My dad informed me that have in mind for the Society? if I wasn’t going to be a student then I’d better find a job because With the organization and make-up of the ISPLS Board of Direc- he wasn’t going to support me for the rest of my life. Jobs weren’t tors as set forth in the Constitution and By-Laws, it is difficult particularly easy to find in the spring of 1971, but I ended up with to come on to the Board as President Elect with an agenda that is a job with the Indiana State Highway Commission, now referred to vastly different from the agenda that the Board set forth. For my as INDOT. They hired me as a stake driver, and although I wasn’t year as President Elect, my time was spent just trying to find my sure what kind of vehicle that was, I was pretty sure I could drive way… observing, and questioning those things that were confusing it. So on April 1st, 1971, I showed up at the jobsite only to be or perhaps didn’t seem to make sense… at least to the “New Guy”. issued my very own 10-lb. sledge hammer. Hummmm… stake ...continued Page 15
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he American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) Sumner’s guests for upcoming shows in February include: Sarah Tannounced in late January a new program for surveyors and Ice (with the consulting firm Dewberry) who will be discussing mappers across the U.S. The program, “ACSM Radio Hour,” airs FEMA issues and Letters of Map Amendment (LOMA); David on America’s web radio (www.americaswebradio.com) every Doyle with National Geodetic Survey (NOAA/NGS) who will Monday at 11:00 am EST. be discussing geodesy from its origins to its present-day use in daily life; and Don Falken with the Washington Metropolitan Area Sponsored by Parker-Davis Quik Stakes, the hour-long show is Transit Authority (WMATA) who will be discussing the importance hosted by ACSM Executive Director Curt Sumner. Interviews with of survey technicians to the surveying profession, and the NSPS individuals connected with surveying in some way will be empha- Certified Survey Technician (CST) program. sized. Topics relevant to the surveying and mapping profession in the U.S. are welcome as suggestions for discussion, and can be To listen in live to the forthcoming shows, visit www.americaswe- e-mailed to the host at [email protected]. bradio.com and select “Listen”. An archive of past shows can be accessed by those who cannot listen live, at http://www.radiosan- The introductory show aired on January 24th. The following week, dysprings.com/showpages/ACSM.php . Jack Breed, PLS, discussed matters of concern in Florida, includ- ing a challenge to the definition of surveying and mapping and the Media contact: Ilse Genovese, ACSM, [email protected], Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) process for procuring the 240-632-9716 ext. 109 services of professional surveyors. The February 7th ACSM Radio Hour featured Gary Kent discussing the 2011 ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey Standards which go into effect on February 23rd.
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Page 14 Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 Meet a Member ...continued from Page 13 I gained a lot of insight as to why some things have been done or in a nice but firm way that, “He that assumes makes an ass out of have been pursued as they have been. There were also a few oc- u-m-e”. If you’ve not heard that before just let it sink in a bit… casions when I questioned some things and with a fresh approach He told me that one about 38 years ago, I’ve never forgotten it. asked the questions and the Board took a step back to reconsider And 2) Is simply to make sure that when you’ve set out your work its previous thought process. in the field, be it a traverse or a bench circuit, make sure to close it out to insure that the results are what they were intended to be. But to the question: We are currently in the midst of trying to get Many of us try to short cut our work and time, but in the long run, a “Right of Entry” bill through the Indiana Legislature. I also checking it out may save you or your employer a lot more than that. want to take a hard look at our Website, and look at more ways to make our profession more viable and visible. I am organizing 9. What’s the toughest mistake you ever made? What did a new committee called the “Young Professionals” Committee. you learn from it? This group will be headed up by Ryan Swingley and Jason Coyle, and will consist of more than a dozen young professionals. I am I tend to operate with the mind-set that if I make a mistake, then excited about the possibilities for new and innovative ideas that I roll with it and try to correct it and/or make it right. Looking our young professionals can offer to help move our Society and back I believe I would have set my course differently: I would our profession in new directions. I plan to lean heavily on the not want to exchange the experience that I’ve had in my survey- knowledge and wisdom of our Past President’s Council chaired ing, engineering and construction career, but I would have liked this year by Jim Tibbett. to have prepared and completed a more formal education in my early years before I settled into the responsibilities of family and 6. What advice would you give to young people who are personal finance. Several years ago I came to realize that I could considering land surveying as a profession? not change that for myself, but I could take my own experiences and use them to influence the next generation. I think I’ve done I would encourage them to seek an opportunity to experience some that with some success, and will strive to continue that theme time with a surveyor in the field to give them a real sense of what throughout my remaining years. we do and experience the GREAT tools and gadgets that we use to help us perform our work. And then to also experience taking 10. Tell about your company and the role you play in it. the data back to the office to see how the information is utilized to create maps or prepare plans. If it looks good to them I would I have been employed with the Force organization since 1984. then encourage them to visit with colleges and universities that “Force” is a Design & Build organization comprised of two com- offer degrees in surveying. I encourage them to pursue a duel panies: Force Construction Co., Inc. and Force Design, Inc. degree in civil engineering as well, and try to explain the additional career options that might be available to them within the surveying The companies are owned and managed by brothers: Harold Force, profession. P.E., and David Force, A.I.A. “Force” primarily specializes in industrial and commercial projects. With my broad-based back- 7. What can ISPLS do to attract more young people into our ground in land surveying, construction surveying, construction profession? estimating and management, and site design “Force” has been a great fit for me. When I began my tenure with “Force” I began I don’t think that the profession of Land Surveying is a high profile on the construction side as a project estimator and manager where profession. When was the last time you saw a sitcom on TV about I remained for about 12 years. I would occasionally perform site a land Surveyor? As surveyors, we do some really “neat” things design on our larger scale projects, but with the implementation of and in some really “neat” places, but we get little or NO publicity. Rule 5 regarding erosion and sediment control, and greater require- Again, for myself, I had no idea as to what surveyors did until I fell ments for stormwater management I moved to the other side of the into it. We need to explore better opportunities to display what we building and into a new position as Site Design Coordinator with do. For example, by helping Boy Scouts with the Surveying Merit Force Design, Inc., where I have remained for the last 14+ years. Badge; by participating in a Trig Star competition; by participat- ing in college and vocational days in your local high schools; and 11. What do you do in your “free” time? What are your hob- simply by taking part in local civic events to show that surveyors bies and outside interests? do care about their communities by setting an example. “Free time”? That’s an interesting term. I actually stay busy enough 8. What is something you learned early in your career that that it’s hard to define almost any of it as “free time”, but the reality you still apply today? is that our time is steered by what we allow it to be steered by. I lead an adult age Sunday morning Bible study at our church, and I Two things stick out and immediately come to mind as I respond currently serve as Chairman of the Board of Deacons. I sing in the to this question: 1) In response to my reply as to why I picked church choir, a men’s quartet, and a mixed quartet with my wife. a particular monument to use as a reference corner, and further I absolutely love Southern Gospel music, and for the past several prefacing my replay with, “I assumed”, Dick Frye explained to me ...continued Page 18
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Page 16 Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 Vincennes University Land Surveying Program Foundation by James C. Tibbett, P.L.S.
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The Foundation working with both Leica and Seiler and with contributions from the Indiana Society of Professional Land Sur- veyors and the CIC Chapter of ISPLS proudly presented the V.U. Program with eight Sokkia Automatic levels from Seiler Instrument Company and seven Leica levels from Leica Geosystems. Funding for this equipment is from the Foundation which is supported by the ISPLS, the Southwest Chapter of ISPLS, the CIC Chapter of ISPLS, land surveying companies and private land surveyors. The concept of this program began in 2007 with the help of ISPLS, Edward Sweetland and James C. Tibbett. Since that time the Foundation has received financial help from several surveying companies and many land surveyors throughout Indiana. The land surveying companies and individual land surveyors can see the bigger picture and understand that by funding the Foundation they Vincennes surveying students with eight Sokkia Levels truly promote the interests of the surveying profession by providing a direct link to the profession, not by one student at a time, but by an entire classroom of future Indiana land surveyors.
During the last three years we have shined a spotlight on the Vin- cennes Land Surveying Program by adding several GPS units and a Laser Scanning instrument. Over the last three years this program has added over $85,000 (list price) of equipment to the V.U. Surveying Program. The Surveying Program Foundation will conduct itsa annual golf outing this spring. PLEASE come out and have some fun. THANKS everyone for helping make the Foundation a true success
During 2010 , I have served as ISPLS President and as President of the Vincennes University Land Surveying Program Foundation. The two programs are not directly linked but both have the interest of the surveying profession at its core. I have spent many hours working to advance both organizations. I have attended many meetings through out Indiana, made every chapter golf outing , (wish I could play golf), and wrote more letters and press articles Seven Leica Levels in one year than in the last 10 years of running my own land sur- veying company. I believe both organizations have made major moves to advance the surveying profession. Both organizations envision the bigger picture and want to make a true difference in our profession. It is the membership of both organizations that made this all possible. I thank all who have worked with both organizations to make 2010 a very special year for me. We have made a difference with your help.
Hoosier Surveyor 37-3 Page 17 Meet a Member ...continued from Page 15 years my wife and I have spent three evenings in September, six triumph in “the will to succeed”. And then again Tom Cruse and hours each night in Louisville at the National Quartet Conven- Jack Nicholson in, “A Few Good Men”, pretty much for the same tion listening to the nation’s greatest Southern Gospel groups and reason. Showing my age, maybe I can relate: “Grumpy Old Men” performers. And besides all that… we have seven grandchildren and “Grumpier Old Men”… a couple of flicks that bring out the with another due to arrive in June. best and worse of long time friendships. And I’ll complete my list with the movie, “Space Cowboys”. Again, I think I can relate to my love for when we did surveying the old fashioned way… with 12. What are you currently reading? Do you have a favorite a transit and steel tape. Those were the days when you felt the author? survey because you were in the very midst of the survey. I think I am not much of a reader, as I really don’t find reading relax- we’ve lost some of that feeling of being a part of it when we can ing. Therefore, most of my reading is for educational and self- use a total station or utilize GPS. improvement purposes. The bible and technical magazines make up most of my reading. I have enjoyed listening to some books on CDs, particularly Tony Dungy’s book, “Quiet Strength”, and I have enjoyed listening to workshops by Dave Ramsey regarding being financially responsible. I find these particularly enjoyable while traveling to help pass the time. ATTENTION PURDUE ALUMNS 13. What is your favorite movie? All Purdue Surveying/Geomatics alumni please email your An interesting question… this answer will show my age, but I current contact information to Anne Hatke (President of can’t limit it to just one: Going back a lot of years, I loved the Purdue ISPLS/ACSM Chapter), so they can update their movie “Bullet”, with Steve McQueen. I think it had one of the contact list. Anne Hatke [email protected] greatest chase scenes ever. And while I’m not particularly a Tom Cruse fan, I loved the movie, “Top Gun”, again for the action and
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